Two vectors have magnitudes and and act at an angle of to each other

MATHEMATICS · Single correct · A Level · Mathematics · Vectors · Vectors

Problem

Two vectors have magnitudes 5 units5\,\text{units} and 12 units12\,\text{units} and act at an angle of 60∘60^{\circ} to each other. What is the magnitude of their resultant? (a) 16.5 units16.5\,\text{units} (b) 15.1 units15.1\,\text{units} (c) 13 units13\,\text{units} (d) 14.1 units14.1\,\text{units}

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